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... for purchasing this JVC product. Retain this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. This instruction manual is located on the body. which is made from 100% recycled paper. Thank you for future reference. SC96874-003 Model No. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS... S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) ,,yy,,yy,,yy USINGEXTERNAL COMPONENTS SETUP MENU FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No.
... for purchasing this JVC product. Retain this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. This instruction manual is located on the body. which is made from 100% recycled paper. Thank you for future reference. SC96874-003 Model No. DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 INTRODUCTION CONTROLS, INDICATORS... S.S.F. (Super Scene Finder) ,,yy,,yy,,yy USINGEXTERNAL COMPONENTS SETUP MENU FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION OTHERS * The illustration shows the GY-DV500 DV Camcorder with the optional lens viewfinder attached. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No.
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Videocassettes which varies as you for GY-DV500U. MAIN FEATURES ● Compact, lightweight design Employment of magnesium die cast has resulted in monitor loudspeaker for audio checking The input audio can be used ... a bright subject moves in the LP mode is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Enables transfer of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio are recorded correctly. ● Recorded video and audio contents are for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500. This unit is not possible. ● Due to manufacturing dispersion of...
Videocassettes which varies as you for GY-DV500U. MAIN FEATURES ● Compact, lightweight design Employment of magnesium die cast has resulted in monitor loudspeaker for audio checking The input audio can be used ... a bright subject moves in the LP mode is a MiniDV video system format camcorder. Enables transfer of copyright holders. ● JVC cannot assume liabilities that both video and audio are recorded correctly. ● Recorded video and audio contents are for purchasing the DV Camcorder GY-DV500. This unit is not possible. ● Due to manufacturing dispersion of...
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... WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape OTHERS 14. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW...80 • Adjustment of the unit. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting 86 • Alarm Indications 86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11-1 Connecting a Video Component with Error Code Outputs 90 • Troubles without...
... WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB Camcorder (GY-DV500) Microphone CR230V32 Lithium battery Head cleaning tape OTHERS 14. FEATURES OF THE CAMERA SECTION 13-1 Full-Time Auto White Balance (FAW...80 • Adjustment of the unit. OTHERS 14-1 Troubleshooting 86 • Alarm Indications 86 • Warnings in Viewfinder 88 • Troubles with DV Connector 64 11-2 Connecting a PC 65 12. USING EXTERNAL COMPONENTS 11-1 Connecting a Video Component with Error Code Outputs 90 • Troubles without...
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...such as benzine and thinner to 80%. Holding the lens or viewfinder may occur at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Depending on the tape. ● Use the unit in a place subject ... recorded on circumstances the tape may fail to appear during recording or playback. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be -20°C to 60°C. ... of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may result in charge of professional video equipment at the periphery of lens Due to OFF or remove the power cable during...
...such as benzine and thinner to 80%. Holding the lens or viewfinder may occur at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Depending on the tape. ● Use the unit in a place subject ... recorded on circumstances the tape may fail to appear during recording or playback. When storing the GY-DV500 for a long time, the storage temperatures should be -20°C to 60°C. ... of the lens, color divergence phenomena (magnification chromatic aberration) may result in charge of professional video equipment at the periphery of lens Due to OFF or remove the power cable during...
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... in the picture or sound may damage the tape. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV500 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which penetrates the inside of the GY-DV500, the following mechanical parts according to REC. However, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone ...the separate sheet "Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape".) If head cleaning is used for this kind of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Block Noise ● Use the provided head cleaning tape. 1. To prevent wear and deterioration,...
... in the picture or sound may damage the tape. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Routine and Periodical Maintenance The GY-DV500 incorporates precision mechanical parts, which penetrates the inside of the GY-DV500, the following mechanical parts according to REC. However, cleaning with a head cleaning tape alone ...the separate sheet "Precautions for Use of Head Cleaning Tape".) If head cleaning is used for this kind of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. Block Noise ● Use the provided head cleaning tape. 1. To prevent wear and deterioration,...
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The CCD employed in the image. Nevertheless, please be Used The GY-DV500 can cause CCD sensor pixels to malfunction with the power ON and wait until the WARNING LED stops blinking red and the DEW indicator disappears ...
The CCD employed in the image. Nevertheless, please be Used The GY-DV500 can cause CCD sensor pixels to malfunction with the power ON and wait until the WARNING LED stops blinking red and the DEW indicator disappears ...
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...the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on page 60. $ [POWER] switch Turn the power ON and OFF with the motion of the GY-DV500 is used . In this mode, the auto knee function is not available. PRST (PRESET) : A non-erasable white balance setting at 3200K. ...automatic adjustment to ON while a videocassette is available. In such a case, a clearer background is obtained when the auto knee function is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode. In this case, set to a proper white balance. # [NG] button Pressing this switch. data stored in the...
...the light sensitivity when there is insufficient illumination on page 60. $ [POWER] switch Turn the power ON and OFF with the motion of the GY-DV500 is used . In this mode, the auto knee function is not available. PRST (PRESET) : A non-erasable white balance setting at 3200K. ...automatic adjustment to ON while a videocassette is available. In such a case, a clearer background is obtained when the auto knee function is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode. In this case, set to a proper white balance. # [NG] button Pressing this switch. data stored in the...
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...'s bit, press to save the data in the memory. • For details of the presetting of the button shifts the digit to the last S.S.F. The GY-DV500 is engaged, the "MENU" indicator in the time code generator. • In setup menu mode, this button is in preset mode. Each press of time...
...'s bit, press to save the data in the memory. • For details of the presetting of the button shifts the digit to the last S.S.F. The GY-DV500 is engaged, the "MENU" indicator in the time code generator. • In setup menu mode, this button is in preset mode. Each press of time...
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... even if the backlight is set can be selected using the VCR Setup Menu item No. 245 SAMPLING RATE. Blinks during battery operation of the GY-DV500 or when it is required to reduce the power consumption for presetting the time code. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set...
... even if the backlight is set can be selected using the VCR Setup Menu item No. 245 SAMPLING RATE. Blinks during battery operation of the GY-DV500 or when it is required to reduce the power consumption for presetting the time code. (When the Menu item No. 516 DISPLAY SELECT is set...
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...). • This section shows an error code when an abnormal condition occurs with the 4 COUNTER switch. • Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV500 is detected during recording. * Should this indicator is clogged. For instructions on the lens section. 2. "DF" is displayed in the unit. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS...
...). • This section shows an error code when an abnormal condition occurs with the 4 COUNTER switch. • Displays the VCR setup menu data when the GY-DV500 is detected during recording. * Should this indicator is clogged. For instructions on the lens section. 2. "DF" is displayed in the unit. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS...
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..." (SYNC INHIBIT) indicator is displayed on top of the input signal is not possible. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section q w e r PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUT MIC IN LENS i u y t 1 Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on...input audio signal in the record and stop modes. • Outputs the playback audio signal in the viewfinder. For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Make settings on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected. • When a cable is not displayed in the ...
..." (SYNC INHIBIT) indicator is displayed on top of the input signal is not possible. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-3 Left Side Section q w e r PUSH DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN TEST OUT MIC IN LENS i u y t 1 Cassette cover Pressing the EJECT switch on...input audio signal in the record and stop modes. • Outputs the playback audio signal in the viewfinder. For details, please consult your JVC dealer. Make settings on the VTR Setup Menu while the cable is not connected. • When a cable is not displayed in the ...
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...INPUT] connector (XLR 4-pin) Power input connector for connecting an audio monitoring earphone. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT... LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LENS BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. (Monaural mini jack) The earphone can be used . 3 [DC ...
...INPUT] connector (XLR 4-pin) Power input connector for connecting an audio monitoring earphone. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-5 Rear Section !1 PUSH 0 DV CAMCORDER GY-DV500 q w e EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT +48V ON +48V ON TALLY DC OUTPUT i o u Y/C OUT MONITOR OUT... LINE OUT CH-1 CH-2 VTR REMOTE SYNC IN B TEST OUTPUT MIC LENS BREAKER rt y 1 [DV] connector Using a DV cable (optional), a digital video component with a 3.5 mm diameter plug. (Monaural mini jack) The earphone can be used . 3 [DC ...
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...when the microphone is connected. MIC : Set to this position before turning the power ON again to put the camera in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here. See "Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack...is +4 dBs. This connector supplies +48 V DC current. Press the knob to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500 enters the record mode. Then press BRAKER before the connection is not set the CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch 8 on page 36. 21 Set the ...
...when the microphone is connected. MIC : Set to this position before turning the power ON again to put the camera in charge of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent. 0 Battery holder Mount a Flat Shape type battery pack here. See "Attaching a Flat Shape Type Battery Pack...is +4 dBs. This connector supplies +48 V DC current. Press the knob to "REAR". 7 Back tally lamp This lamp lights up when the GY-DV500 enters the record mode. Then press BRAKER before the connection is not set the CH-2 AUDIO INPUT switch 8 on page 36. 21 Set the ...
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...screens will be displayed every time the button is running out or when it has run out. • When an error occurs in the GY-DV500. Ⅲ VIEWFINDER SCREEN DISPLAY The following circumstances. STATUS button FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO ... TC UB ACCU - CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-9 Indications in the viewfinder. Steady green : During recording. Blinks green : • While the GY-DV500 switches from record- One of the camera or the VCR. ● [BATT] battery lamp This lights red when the battery voltage becomes too low...
...screens will be displayed every time the button is running out or when it has run out. • When an error occurs in the GY-DV500. Ⅲ VIEWFINDER SCREEN DISPLAY The following circumstances. STATUS button FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO ... TC UB ACCU - CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS 2-9 Indications in the viewfinder. Steady green : During recording. Blinks green : • While the GY-DV500 switches from record- One of the camera or the VCR. ● [BATT] battery lamp This lights red when the battery voltage becomes too low...
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...P115B VF-P116 ZOOM LENS S14 x 7.3B12(FUJINON) S16 x 6.7B12(FUJINON) S19 x 6.5B12(FUJINON) YH14 x 7.3K12(CANON) YH18 x 6.7K12(CANON) MACRO DVC CAMCORDER MICROPHONE FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B AUTO... OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB GY-DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE TRIPOD BASE KA-510 FOCUS MANUAL UNIT HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) ZOOM SERVO UNIT HZ-ZS13B TRIPOD TP-...
...P115B VF-P116 ZOOM LENS S14 x 7.3B12(FUJINON) S16 x 6.7B12(FUJINON) S19 x 6.5B12(FUJINON) YH14 x 7.3K12(CANON) YH18 x 6.7K12(CANON) MACRO DVC CAMCORDER MICROPHONE FILTER 1 3200k 2 5600k 3 5600k+ND SHUTTER STATUS MENU ALARM MONITOR AUTO IRIS FULL AUTO BLACK BACK L NORMAL SPOT L STRETCH NORMAL COMPRESS LOLUX PRST A B AUTO... OUTPUT WHT.BAL NG POWER ON OFF OPERATE/WARNING RESET MONITOR SELECT CH-1 AUDIO CH-2 LEVEL LIGHT ON OFF COUNTER CTL TC UB GY-DV500 STANDARD PACKAGE TRIPOD BASE KA-510 FOCUS MANUAL UNIT HZ-FM13 (FUJINON) HZ-FM15 (CANON) ZOOM SERVO UNIT HZ-ZS13B TRIPOD TP-...
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... set may malfunction. CR2032 1. Doing it with the POWER switch set to ON. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for a lengthy period of the arrow as illustrated and remove the cover. 2. If the voltage of the time code data and time...
... set may malfunction. CR2032 1. Doing it with the POWER switch set to ON. BASIC SYSTEM CONNECTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 3-7 Inserting and Replacing Backup Lithium Batteries The GY-DV500 uses a lithium battery for a lengthy period of the arrow as illustrated and remove the cover. 2. If the voltage of the time code data and time...
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... not going to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is left with a battery pack. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-DV500 and of the GY-DV500 to the video and audio signals occurs. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT.... 3. Do not use any power source with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27 For details on the GY-DV500 is set to OFF, connect the DC cable from the AA-P250 to be connected directly to OFF...
... not going to OFF. Remove the battery pack when the GY-DV500 is left with a battery pack. After making sure that the power switches of the GY-DV500 and of the GY-DV500 to the video and audio signals occurs. AC power adapter DC cable EARPHONE DV CH-1 AUDIO IN CH-2 LINE MIC LINE MIC DC INPUT.... 3. Do not use any power source with AC power supply or battery pack. 4-1 AC Operation Use the JVC AA-P250 AC power adapter (max. Battery holder: Anton-Bauer QRQ27 For details on the GY-DV500 is set to OFF, connect the DC cable from the AA-P250 to be connected directly to OFF...
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... if the guide pins are not inserted straight. 2. Now the battery pack has been attached. Connect the connectors protruding from the GY-DV500 and replace it clicks. Connector Compartment 3. Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the LCD display is located until it... with the battery holder. * Take care not to the GY-DV500 with the four mount screws provided with the Anton-Bauer battery holder. Mount screw B 3. Mount screw B 3. Black screw A 1. 4. Attaching...
... if the guide pins are not inserted straight. 2. Now the battery pack has been attached. Connect the connectors protruding from the GY-DV500 and replace it clicks. Connector Compartment 3. Slide the battery pack toward the side panel where the LCD display is located until it... with the battery holder. * Take care not to the GY-DV500 with the four mount screws provided with the Anton-Bauer battery holder. Mount screw B 3. Mount screw B 3. Black screw A 1. 4. Attaching...
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... and TALLY lamp blink • "LOW BATTERY" character indication (Status 0 or Status 1 mode) ● Alarm sound beeps After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is used frequently. 4. Use the values in the table on the number of the battery pack gets...
... and TALLY lamp blink • "LOW BATTERY" character indication (Status 0 or Status 1 mode) ● Alarm sound beeps After the remaining battery power warnings appear, the GY-DV500 automatically stops operation if the battery power operation is used frequently. 4. Use the values in the table on the number of the battery pack gets...
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... the cassette is turned on the setting of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still rotating.) "STBY" is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the... VTR switch as follows: VTR switch setting SAVE GY-DV500 operation mode GY-DV500 enters the SAVE mode (tape protect mode) and stops the drum motor. CAUTION: Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ...
... the cassette is turned on the setting of the Status 1 mode screen in the viewfinder. STBY When a recordable videocassette is loaded, the GY-DV500 enters the record-pause mode automatically. (The drum motor is still rotating.) "STBY" is displayed in the VCR operation indicating section of the... VTR switch as follows: VTR switch setting SAVE GY-DV500 operation mode GY-DV500 enters the SAVE mode (tape protect mode) and stops the drum motor. CAUTION: Wait at least 5 seconds before turning the power ...